voluntary report public distribution date 7 5 2006 gain number sf6025 south africa republic of product brief snack food sector approved by scott reynolds us embassy prepared margaret ntloedibe highlights s is estimated at r4 82 billion with a total market size 99 8 tons and it steadily growing currently believed to be rate 4 6 per year snacking continues feature eating patterns in due an increase alternatives healthy including expansions existing factories the companies involved industry potato chips called crisps represent 50 2 processed products continue hold largest share both volume value terms sweet savory snacks includes psd changes no trade matrix unscheduled pretoria sf1 sf table contents section 1 summary 3 11 retail sales
